Serving 343 students in grades 7-8, Black Diamond Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 343 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Black Diamond Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Diamond Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Black Diamond Middle School?
343 students attend Black Diamond Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Black Diamond Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Diamond Middle School?
Black Diamond Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Black Diamond Middle School offer ?
Black Diamond Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Black Diamond Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 343 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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